pine for something/someone

Related to word: pine

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to intensely yearn for or deeply miss something or someone

    极度渴望得到…;深切想念(某人)

    • After working in her hometown, he always pined for a return there.

      在家乡工作后,他总是渴望回到那里。

    • Since their separation, she has been pining for his companionship.

      自从他们分开后,她一直渴望他的陪伴。

    • He pined for the joyful times spent with his friends.

      他渴望与朋友们一起度过的快乐时光。